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Eickhoff (1-3) allowed seven runs on nine hits while striking out seven over 5.1 innings to take the loss Sunday at the Brewers.

Eickhoff had a two-run lead before a disastrous sixth inning in which he allowed five of the six Brewers runs to score, leading to a Phillies loss. Before this start, he hadn't allowed more than two runs in any of his first three outings, but despite his struggles in this one, he still owns a 4.07 ERA to go along with a 1.15 WHIP. He'll make his next start Saturday against the Indians.

Urias tossed five innings of one-run ball with eight strikeouts on Friday and now has a 3.00 ERA and 20:2 K:BB in 15 innings for Triple-A Oklahoma City.

The Dodgers continue to exercise patience with the 19 year-old prodigy, but with only two real consistent and effective starters at the big league level, the rumblings around a potential Urias promotion could get louder as the season wears on.

Taillon threw six scoreless innings of one-hit ball Saturday, striking out six while walking none.

GM Neal Huntington said Sunday he was impressed by Taillon and his control (16:0 K:BB). "How can you not be?" Huntington asked. "We're very encouraged by where he is right now. It's just a matter of continuing to repeat it before he's in position to help us (the Pirates) at some point this season." The 24-year-old has compiled a 1.65 ERA and 1.16 WHIP in three starts (16.1 innings) for Triple-A Indianapolis. There's a good chance he'll earn a recall after the Super 2 arbitration date passes if he continues to excel in Indy.

Melville has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A Louisville.

Melville had been a back-end rotation option, but never made it past the fourth inning and surrendered 11 earned runs on 16 hits in his first nine innings of the year. He ultimately fell victim to a pitching staff shuffle in Cincinnati, and to get another shot in the big leagues, he'll have to improve his command significantly and start missing more bats.

Wacha (2-0) pitched six innings of two-run ball against San Diego to pick up the win Saturday, allowing four hits and four walks without recording a strikeout.

Zero strikeouts is a bit disappointing for owners, but it was a solid outing nonetheless. Wacha had been averaging nearly a strikeout per inning coming into the outing. The 24-year-old righty will take a 2.82 ERA and 1.43 WHIP into his start at Arizona this week.

DeGrom will take the hill for the Mets to make his second start of the season Sunday against the Braves.

His start to 2016 has been delayed by both a back injury and family medical emergency, but he's slated to toe the rubber Sunday against Aaron Blair and the Braves. DeGram will have to be efficient in this road outing, as the Mets have already announced that he'll be on an 85-pitch limit. This limits his upside in daily formats, although he now appears safe to deploy in season-long leagues.

Wheeler (elbow) has returned to High-A Port St. Lucie and will be evaluated Monday to determine if he is ready to begin playing catch, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports.

It's a step in the right direction for Wheeler, who recently underwent a procedure to remove an undissolved stitch from his throwing elbow. Although the setback has delayed his 2016 debut, the Mets remain optimistic that the right-hander is still on track for a return just after the All-Star break.

Morton has been placed on the 15-day DL with a left hamstring strain, Stephen Gross of The Morning Call reports.

Morton was removed from his start Saturday in Milwaukee, and had been scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday. Even without the results in hand, it appears the ailment is severe enough to warrant a DL stint. To replace him on the roster, the Phillies recalled Luis Garcia from Triple-A Lehigh Valley, who will provide bullpen help until the need to replace Morton's rotation spot arises.

DeSclafani (oblique) tossed four innings during his rehab outing at Double-A Pensacola on Saturday, giving up three runs on four hits and a walk while striking out five.

In his first start at any level in 2016, DeSclafani ran into some trouble with the long ball, but indicated he felt well after the outing. He was held to a 60-to-65 pitch count for Saturday's start, but he should move that number up in his next start, which will come at Low-A Dayton. If all goes well in that rehab start, DeSclafani could be activated and reclaim a spot in the Reds' rotation.

Morton (hamstring) will have an MRI on Monday, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia reports.

Morton said he felt a pop in his hamstring while running to first base on a bunt in the top of the second inning Saturday. He will likely miss at least his next start. Adam Morgan could be recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to take Morton's spot in the rotation.